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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

The United States Geological Survey
has issued a report on the mineral re-
sources of the United States for 1885
The total mineral product is valued at
$428, 521. 1856, an increase of 5,306, ,608
over 1884. Among seventy mineral sub
stances referred to coal is the most i'm
portant, the tOtalvslue OF all. kinds be-
ing $159, ,019, 500. An increase is shown
in the production of coke, natural gas,
gold, silver, copper, zinc, quicksilver,
nickel, aluminium. Inns, salt cement,
phosphate rock, magnsnese aud cobalt
oxide, while the production of coal,
petroleum, pig iron, lead, precious
stones and mineral waters decreased
From the present outlook, says the re
port. 1t is probable that the total output
Of 1886 will prove much greater than
1885, and even greater than the prosper
Ous year OF 1882
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
Legal Notice.

Alta A. EschllmaD. Emma E EschlIman Cora Il.
EschllmAn, John Henry kschllman, CLARA Eschli-
man and Mary L. kschlimAn, who reside In MOntcam
county In the State OF Michigan, their pOstofce ad
dress being Ferris; Louisa Bruch who resides at Eure
ka. Wo0dF0rd county in the State Of Illinois, Reynolds
Rowland who resides In Bartlett, Wheeler county In
the State f Nebraska and Charles Robinson. Ira Rob-
ins0D Elmer Robinson and George Robinson, whose
residence Is unknOwn all OF the above named persons
being heirs at law OF Isaac Rowland deceAVed will
take notice that Jonas Eschman administrator OF the
estate OF Isaac Rowland late OF Stark county Ohio, de-
ceased on the Bird day Of January 1887 filed his pe l.
ton in the PrObat Court Within and 70 the county
tatc OF said decodent is insufficient to pay his debts and
charRFs OF administering his estate that he died seized
In fee simple OF the following cal estate situate In said
county towit; Being the northwest quarter OF section
3D. township l., range 10. excepting theTefrom about
one and One-half acres out OF the nOrheas. corner
tneLeO and heretofore conveyed to Joseph Prater al
80 except about eight acres out OF the northwest CORN
or OF said quarer said last exception being the lands
In said quarter owned by Isaac Messenger and John
collier, and roadway said northwest corner OF
said quarter, which when said exceptions are taken
from said quarter section leaves about one hundred
and nifty acres more or less that Lydia Rowland, as
widow OF said deeeden Is entitled TO dover and home
stead In said premises.
The prayer Of said petition is for the assignment OF
DOVER and mestead to said Lydia Rowland for sale
OF said premises. subject to such dover estate and
homestead for the payment OF the debts and charges
aforesaid The persons above mentioned will further
take notice hat they have been made parties defendant
to 1aid petition and that they are required TO answer
the same on or before the 9th day Of March A. n 1887
JONAS ESCHLIMAN,
Administrator Cf the estate Of Isaac
Rowland, decd.
MoNG & McOABTY Att'ys for Plaintiff. [ian6 Lw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
More DastardIy Work,

This weeks New York Clipper con-
taiI the following:
We have received the following let-
ter, dated Canton, o., Jan. 30: DEAR
CLIPPER-00r esteemed manager, Louis
schaefer, died this morning. Please
m IKE paragraph of above, and obllge
his brother, VIM SCHAEFER, assistant
manager Of the Opera House," We do
not believe that Louis Schaefer is dead.
We do not think that any William
Schaefer wrote that letter. There Is no
possible defense for seeking to make us
party to the differences, profes, ionRl
or unprOfesslonal, of others. This is
what we think the writer of this com.
municstion, whoever he may be, has
sought to do. 1t is scarcely necessary,
In our opinion, for US to 90 to tEs *.
pense Of telegraphing to Caaton II as
certain If the assertions therein are
true. We assume that they are not.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
Saturday, the 5th day of March, 1887,
Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that petition will be pres.nt
cd to the Commissioners OF STARK county at their
session. March 7h 1887 praying for the vacation OF
county road on the following line, tO.w; Beginning
secon seven In Jackson township Stark county ohio
IN the highway between Lawrence and Jacks n town.
snps In said county, and running thence IN soutlI
easierly direction through the northwest quarter OF
sau sectlon thence IN te same direction through the
sounWeSt corner OF le northeast quarter Of said
On; thence ia the same direction through the sonth
east quarter on said section to point about sixty rods
norm from the southeast corner OF said sectiOn the
entlre distance being somewhat more than one mile
said pray that said part OF said ROAD may be
ya,atea or he following reasons, towlt that there is
public hlghWSy on each and ev ~ side of said sec-
ton, and that By vacatlng said road It will yeTy mn
lessen the public work In said district
Jan 81 1887. .-feb3.ew PEI EIITIoNERS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

who, self conscious of his ability to
sustain himself In some Office Of trust,
had been trying for years to get into
politics, and had run the full gsmut OF
all the tricks of the trade, but for some
reason wasn't successful. At last he
got so far as to be made Justice of the
Peace, and the first man who went to
make affidavit before him happened to
be rough old neighbOr who had known
him all his days. lhe old man wasn't
overly polite, and stalked in and began
to tell his story without lifting his hat.
"Sir," exclaimed the new Justice, who
was swelling with Importance, "Slr,
you should always remove your hat
when you come into the presence OF me
and God"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
OFFICIAL MINUTES,
STARK COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS 0FFICI

Z
CANTON, o., Jan. 81, 1887.
The Board met with all members pres,
ent. On the Board being called 10
order the following resolution was
cfferet by President SChmachtenberger.
WHEREAS, The Intirmary buildings Of
Stark county are, with the exception of
the new insane building, in q condi.
tion that 1t Is impossible to properly
and economically care for and provide
with suitable eleeping apartments the
inmates of said Inlrmary; said building
being very old and dilapidRted, entirely
too small, thereby necessltating the
placing of beds In the corridors, halls
ana Jhe attic Of the new insane build
ing, and
WHEREAS, The said Infrmary build.
ing IS unhealthy because Of Its dilapi-
dated condition, poor walls, ceiling,
rotten floors and is very inc0nVenient to
properly care for the said inmates and
because of the bad arrangement thereof,
complete separation Of the sexes Is
impossible, and
WHEREAS The ceilings are low,
there In almost no ventilation, no sew
erage and very poor provision for sur
face drainage caused by the bad l0ca'
tion of the buildings thereof, running
great risks of sickness and disease
among the inmates and great expense
to tho county, and
WHEREAS. The present condition Oi
the said lnfirmary buildings Is such thai
1t Is impossible to repair 1t to meet the
needs and demands Of the county, and
WHEREAS, The said Infirmary build
lngs are public disgrace to Stark cOun
ty by reason of the aforesaid and many
other defects, and
WHEREAS, The cost of suitable Inflrm
Rry buildings will exceed ten thousand
dollars, and
WHEkEAs. By section 1926 of Revised
Statutes of Ohio, when the cost Of said
building4 exceed ten thousand dollars
the question of whether or not said
buildings shall he built by said county
shall be submitted to the qualified elect
Ors of said county, therefore:
THE RESOLUTION.
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board Ol
Commissioners of Stark county, Ohio
that the question of whether the Com
missioncrs of said Stark county shall be
| empoW cred to levy tax for the pur'
pose of providing means to build suita
BILE Jnhrmary buildings, be submitted tt
the qualified electors Of said Starh
county, at the regular election to bi
held in said county in November, 188'
or 1888. as the Commissioners may here
after determine.
The vote on the above resolution wa
as follows: Smith, yes; ScLmschten
berger, yes. L3iblin wanted some tim
to consider the matter before he woult
vote, and finally agreed to vote yes" OF
the resolution but not on the preamble
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
BROKE THE NEWS TOO SUDDENLY

Atlanta's poultry show proved to be a
great success. Ohio was represented
by R B. Hayes and number Of other
rOosters. painful occurrence which
took place during the exhibition af,
feeted Mr. Hayes so deeply that he left
for home to seek rest and quiet, upon
his physicisR's advice. He also wanted
a chance to think matters over calmly.
1t appears that one Of his hens at
tempted to lay an egg In midair and it
fell to the floor and broke. The news
OF th6 great loss was broken to him too
suddenly.-[Clevelsnd Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
whols ae?

A Youngstown special says:gA tell,
middle'aged man, an attorney by pro-
fessi0n, residing in Alliance, but who
refused to give his name, was found in-
tOxlcated on the street at an early hour
this morning by officer Jones and placed
In the lookup, To Mayor Steele the &C.
eused said he came on legal business,
was decoyed into saloon, piled with
drugged liquor, and swlndled out of $78
leaving him peEniless, This morning
he was fined 50 and costs, and sent out
with an officer to find friend to ad-
vance the money.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
DR.. Flags's Family Ointment

Never fails to soothe and heal cuts
b !rns, bruises, flesh wounds, inhamma-
tion, spTains, pimples, chilblaius, sal
rheum, chapped lips or hands, frost
bites, cold sores, sore nipples, and all
diseases and sruptiOns Of tie skin.
Young Ladies,
DR.. FlIggs Family Ointment will
remove all pimples, blackheads, freckles
and other blemishes from your face,
leaving the skin soft, smooth and beau
titul No family will be without 1t
after testing its marvellous soothing and
healing properties. For sale by Weber
Bros, druggists l8 0aera House Block,
Canton ,.'. 'r|T
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
Saturday, the 5th day of March, 1887,
Sheriff Sale.

Sylvester W, Gibbs Order Of Sale,
vs.. Stark County Common
George Adler ct W. Pleas Court.
BY virtue OF an order OF sale Issued by the clerk
OF the Court OF Common Pleas Of Stark county, Ohio
the above action and to me directed will offer fOI
sale at public outcry at the door OF the court house,
the city Of Canton on
Saturday, the 5th day of March, 1887,
the following described real estate towt: Lot num-
Der twentythree hundred and sxy.hve (2385) in VIII
liam g. ThompsOns third addition to the city Of Can
ton. stark county, Ohio.
Appraised at S4OO.
sale TO commence at O'Clock p. m. Terms cash.
A. LEININGER Sheriff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
THE INFIRMARY.
The Official Action Of the commissioners
10 the Matter.
Full Text of President tschmaohtenberger'
Preamble and Resolution Which
Were Adopted at the
Last Meeting.

In Tuesdays issue Of the DEMOCRAT
the announcement was made that the
County Commissioners at the regular
Board meeting Monday had adopted a
resolution, deciding to leave the question
of building a new County Infirmary to
vote of the people.
The official action and the complete
CODY of the preamble and resolutions
adopted IL given In the following
entry, first made In Journal Of tbs
Board:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
FOR SALE.

Ihaye for sale at ss5 per acre. q fine and beautiful
farm Of, 40 acres. within 10 miles Of Canton The
farm iEetHely improved, having large, fine house,
bank barn, horse barn. young orchard and every need
Cd out buildlngi good timber good water good wheat
aud stock farm, well fenced. Terms-$1O0O down.
and balance In three annual equal paymente. have
for sale number Of houses and lots In Canton Inquire
al the law ONCE OF A. 8. VAN BUSKIRK,
Oct28 New Cassidy Block Canton, Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

IT ia mooted that Hon. William l..
Scott Of Erie, Pa, will succeed to the
port folio of the Secretary Of the treas
ury, on the retirement or Mr.. Manning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
Friday, the 18th dat of FebrDarv 1ss7

the personal properly of laid assiQnor nonsia,no In
parI @ o. arnng npemenfs, horses cattle, Sheep hay
sale TO commence at o dclocK A. m
leIlms-under fo cash So and over, credit Of six
honths. JOIN #. ROVER, Assignee
,..a, once, 1T GiVin & Rogers Law Ofice
I"n~ANs'~"u"I Canton, Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
Saturday, the 9Th day of March, 1887

Saturday, the 5th day of March, 1887,
the following described real estate situate in Stark
county, Ohio, and bounded and described as follows;
part Of the southeast quarter of section sixteen in
township nine CT TaDge eight beginning the south
east corner Il said quarter; thence west IVA 22 degs
r. along south line OF said quarter 81 so chains to
post; thence SOUTH 66I2 degrees east ch lins to
post; thence east Va 22S degs R) 437l2 chains to q
81 In the east line OF said quarter section; thence
south along said ne IL 93 chains to the ace Of
beginning, containing 40 acres.
Also another part OF said quarter section described
as follows Beginning at the southwest corner OF said
quarter section; thence north (va 22 degs. RI 81 81
chains along the ives line OF said quarter section tU
post; thence SOUTH 66a degrees east 1877 ch,lns to
post; thenc9 south (Ver ga degs RI 20 70 chains to
post In the south line Cf said quarter section; thence
west (ar 2S degs R.) 18 40 chains along said south
line TO the place Of beginning, containing 44A acres
Also the south part of the east half of the northwest
qua1tr OF said section 10, beginning for the at
tho southeast corner OF sad quarter section; thence
west (Yar 2l2 degS 16 chains along and 10 the
center OF the south line OF SAID quarter to pst thence
north (Var 2 degs RI IS. 10 chains along the center
line OF said quarter to pOst thence (Var. 212
degs r. 2012 chains to line OF said quarter to
post; thence SOUTH along the east line Of said quarte
70 post thence sonth, along the east line Of said
quarter 10 OIL chains TO the place of beginning
talnlng 36h OF land, excepting terefrOm par
Gel or tract OF land containing 10 acres sold by said
Jeremiah Steiner April 9th 1870 TO George w. Hanes
For more definite description OF the land herein ex.
cepted reference is here made to the deed to said
Hanes, recorded in Vol 1876 on pages 39O9l, Of the
deed records Of stark county, Ohio.
Also the premises and known as the south and west
parts OF the southwest quarter Of section 81 township
8, range eight, bounded as fOllOWs Beginning for
the same at the southeast OF said quarter and
running thence west variation 2A degrees right 40
chains and 40 links TO stone In the southwest corner
OF said quarter; thence north, variation 2h degrees
right 40 chains and 48 links stone in the north.
west corner Of said quarter; thence east var "a de-
grees right IL chains and II links along the north line
OF said quarter to posts thence SOUTH 2Ia degrees
west lS chains to post; thence south, S7I9 degrees
east % ch ins and 23 links post tie east line
said quarter thence SOUTH variation 22 degrees right
22 chains and 90 links to place Of beginning. contain
Ing 12l 81 acres Of land,
LIST tract of 40 acres appraised at $50 per acre,
50 10000.
2nd tract of 44l4 acres appraised at $50 per acre.
S2212 go
3rd tract of 81 u acres appraised at Se5393.
4th tract OF 12l. 81 acres appraised at 1890 so.
Sale to commence at O'Clock D. m. Terms, cash.
A. LEnJINGER, Sheriff.
JOHN G. WELTY, Atty
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

CoMMIs ;IoNER SPARKS, the self im1Or-
tant Ofiioial TO whom Congressman
Foran impaired few wholesome truths
the other day, reminds US Of the fellow,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

Send to C. |. Hood s. Co., Lowell,
Mass, for a book containing statements
of many remarkable cures by Hoods
SarsaDarilla.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

Hop Plasters soothe, stimulate and
strengthen weak aud tired muscles.
Cure palms and aches.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
arONLY GENUINE-sr,

al sour Zstamp In red on front. of Wrapper.
J.H EILIN 81 Co.,, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED a

AS general family remedy Tor Dyspepsia, Torpid
Aiver, Constipation, etc. hardly ever use anything
else, aud have never been disappointed In the effect
prOduced; II seems to be almost perfect for all
diseases Of tine Stomach and Bowels
". J. MCELROY, Ga.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

Thomas O. Mcdowell Order Of Sale,
vs.. Stark County Common Pleas
Daniel Myers OF al Court.
By virtue OF an order o, sale Issued by the clerk
OF the court OF common pleas OF Stark county,
Oho In the above action and to directed will offer
for sale at public Oucy at the door Of the court house
In the city OF Canton. on
Saturday, the 9TH day of March, 1887,
the following described real estatr, situate In the
township OF Lake. county OF stark, and state OF Ohio
and known as part OF the northwest quarter OF
tion 81. township H. range g. commencing for the
same at the northwest corner OF said sectiOn thence
running with the west line Of said section southwardy
~ chains and 10 links to stone In the road and north
west corner OF Levi S0ners ands thence running with
said St0ners lands south along said road, 81 degrees
east 40 chains and 46 links to the center OF the road
running north and south; thence rdnnng northwaIdy
along said road to the section line; thence running
Weswardy along section line to the place OF begin.
ning containing ab ut 1873 Of land except there.
from tract Of about IL acres owned by one Urias
Krelghbaum,
Appraised at $10.925.
Sale to commence at one O'Clock p. IN. Terms cash.
A. LEININGER, Sheriff.
WANN & Bow. .Att,ys
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10


and others.
BY virtue Of alias order sell Issued by the clerk Of
the above action, and 10 me directed, will offer for
sale at public outcy at the door Of the court house. in
the city Of Canton on
Saturday, the 5th day of March, 1887,
the following described real estate situate In the
township OF Lexington county Of Stark and state Of
OnO and knOwC as the undivided Oneninh interest OF
Harrison Scranton In the parcels Of land described
follows;
First parcel known as the southwest quarter Of Sec
tlOn nlm0er one (1), Of township nineteen (10) In
range six 6 beginning the southeast corner OF the
tine Mahoning river; thence down the MahOning the
stream runs, north TO Isaac HarOld's ne thence east
along said HarOd's line to the quarter section line;
thence south to the place Of beginning, supposed to
contain seventy acres.
Also second rarCe cornerng to the parcel above de.
scr6ed being the west half OF the northeast half quar-
ter OF section 12 township 10 range g. supposed
contain forty acres.
The above described parcels the homestead farm
CT Ralph Scranton and are now subject to the dover
estate Of Elizabeth Scranton.
The Interests Of Harrison Scranton in said lands sub
lect 70 the dover estate OF said Elizabeth Scranton
therein, are appraised as fOll0ws
In the parcel Of seventy acres appraised at S272.
In the parcel OF forty acres Sill.
sale to commence at one O'Clock 10. M Terms, cash
A, LEININGEE, sheriff.
tIRopaR p UuNrRp Att,v
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
Sheriff Sale.

The First Nat B.nk of Order Of Sale
Canton Stark County Common Pleas
vs. Court,
Levi Brenneman ct al
By virtue of an order OF sale issued by the Clerk
OF the Court OF Common Pleas of Stark Co. Ohio In the
above action and to directed will offer for sale at
public outcry at the door OF the house, in the city
city Of Canton on
Saturday, the 5th day of March, 1887,
the following described real estate situate In the city
OF MassillOn county Of Stark and State Of Ohio, and
known strip OF land forty (40) feet In width ont
and rear off the entire west end side Of the south
One.half OF lot number twelve (12), In the Massen
Rolling Mill CompaDys alteration and subdivision Of
various lots in the town, now city of MassllOn
Appraised at $500
Sale to commence at enc O'Clock D IN. Terms cash.
A. LETNIN6EB Sheriff.
MILLER PoMERENs Atpys
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

Six cigars day is said to be Henry M.
Stsnley'A allowance In CIVILIZED life,
withs pipe for his travels.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10

YOUR candidate / cannot be. D.
j. B. FORAKER
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
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Sheriff Sale,

OhOAlu OSOACS
John POntlus Order OF Sale
vs.. Stark county Common
Jacob J. Bair ct al. Pleas Court
BY virtue OF order OF sale Issued by the CLERK OF
the court Of common pleas OF Stark Co.. Ohio In the
above action and to me directed will offer for sale at
public outcy at the door OF the court house. In the city
Of Canton on
Saturday, the 5th day of March, 1887,
the following described real estate situated In the
county Of Stark and State OF Ohio and bsiL part of
the southwest quarter Of section number one a. town.
ship number eleven 11 and range number eight (8),
and bounded as follows; Beginning at post on the
north line OF said quarter where the line OF Andrew
Chrlses land crosses said quarter line; thence south
SSA degrees east, seven chains and 96 lnks thence
south 2S degrees west eight chains and Is links to
the center OF the creek; thence nOrth 64A degrees
west along the center Of the creek two chains and 10
links; thence north 6A degrees east chains and
68 links to the place OF beginning containing six and
60-100 acres
Appraised at 81 900
Sale to commence at o'clock p. m. Terms cash
A. LEININGER, Sheriff.
GIVIN ROYER. Attys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
Sheriff Sale.

By virtue Of an order of sale Issued by the clerk
OF the Court Of Common Pleas of Stark county, Ohio
and to me directed will offer for sale at public outcTy
on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-02-10
Saturday, the 10Th day Oh Feb, 1887.

the following described real estate situate in salt
county being part Of the east part OF he northwest
quarter OF section four township nineteen range sewer
ana commencing for the same at point on the norti
line OF said quarter section one hundred and ourtecr
and one half (ll412 perches east from the northwest
north line twenlyseyen and oneha (277) perches K
stake thence south and parallel with the west line Of
twenty seven and onehalf (97la) perches along saic
south line to sake; thence north along the east line
OF forty acre tract OF and willed by Henry Lawer
now deceased, TO Elisabeth Wertenberger and hei
heirs 70 the place OF beginning containing 27a acres
more or less.